痘 (dòu) - pox & smallpox

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痘 · dòu

pox;

smallpox;

acne;

pustule;

a skin disease characterized by eruptions or blisters.

poxsmallpoxacne

Usage highlights

chickenpoxacnesmallpoxcowpoxpox scarpox mark

Synonyms

  • 疮— sore; skin ulcer
  • 疹— rash; measles

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He had chickenpox as a child (水痘).
  • She suffers from severe acne (青春痘).
  • Smallpox was a deadly disease (天花痘).
  • The vaccine helped eradicate smallpox (牛痘疫苗).

Collocations

  • chickenpox(水痘)
  • acne(青春痘)
  • smallpox(天花痘)
  • cowpox(牛痘)
  • pox scar(痘疤)
  • pox mark(痘痕)

Idioms

  • No specific common idiom primarily featuring 痘 was found.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with the devastating disease smallpox, which left survivors with pockmarks.
  • In modern usage, it is most commonly associated with common skin conditions like acne, especially among teenagers.
  • The development of the smallpox vaccine, derived from cowpox (牛痘), was a major medical breakthrough.

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